Poultry exports from Brazil fell by 4.7%

 Compared to the same period last year, Brazilian poultry MEAT exports decreased by 4.7% in volume terms in the first 2 months of 2021.

In January and February, overseas sales declined from 672,700 tons in 2020 to 640,400 tons in 2021. According to the Brazilian Animal Breeders Association (ABPA), exporters received US$956.1 million , down 11.7% from the previous year ($1.082 billion). In February, Brazil's international chicken trade began to recover slightly by 0.1% compared to the same period last year - 348,800 tons against 348,400 tons. Sales revenue in the second month of the year was $521.7 million, down 5.8% from the same period in 2020.

But not all markets fell. “Export figures to traditional markets in the Middle East and Europe look good and point to a positive pace of international sales in March,” said ABPA President Ricardo Santin. The main event of the month was sales to Saudi Arabia, whose imports increased by 19.5% in February, reaching 43,800 tons. Also of note are exports to South Africa - 29,000 tons (+ 36.4%), Libya - 9,000 tons (+ 8.6%), the Philippines - 8,900 tons (+ 10.8%) and the United Kingdom - 7,900 tons (+ 15 ,1%). %).